Despite coming late to the party, former Kariobangi Sharks forward, John Makwatta still managed to score an impressive 16 goals in the concluded Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) season.The performance was bound to get noticed and it is no surprise that he was immediately snapped up by Tanzanian club Coastal Union.Tough electoral code likely to lock candidates out of FKF pollsHis move to Tanzania has necessitated a re-union with Kenyan head coach David Ouma who has poured plenty of accolades on Makwatta terming him an important addition as his squad chases glory in six competitions they will be involved in the coming season.And Makwatta could not have come at a better time. “I thank God that when I joined Coastal Union last year, they moved from near the relegation zone to finishing fourth on the log,” says Ouma.##NAJAVA_MECA_8262758##“It means that we are returning to the continental arena after a 35-year absence. This added to the fact that we have five other competitions meant that we needed more experienced players and Makwatta fits the bill perfectly.”He describes Makwatta as a goal getter who will solve their scoring problems in the coming season.Gor Mahia ramp up CAF CL preparations with pre-season friendly win in Tanzania“When I look at our performance last season, we created so many chances but failed to score. Makwatta was therefore a priority for me considering that he has an eye for goals.“He always provides a good link between the midfield and striking department. He can play in wide areas and score from any position. He has the international experience we wanted, a worker and a very positive player,” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_8262454##Another experienced player who has joined the team is Abdalla Hassan and with these two, Ouma believes they have what it takes to compete not just for local honours but also do well in the CAF Confederation Cup.“We have done the groundwork and this season our focus is to compete against the top sides in Tanzania,” he concluded.
